Author: Rigoberto Banta Jr.
A National Agenda: Nepal in Transition
Interview with Nepalese Ambassador Kaman Singh Lama “Korea is a partner and model of growth for Nepal. Nepal has a lot to offer and we need the help of our […]
The Rise of Asian Middle Powers
Their Formation, Development, and the Future of Asia “Much have been said and written about the ‘rise’ of Asia, very little about Asia’s contribution to global governance,” says the Indian-born […]
Welcoming the New Year in the Philippines
Filipino Culture and Traditions in Celebrating the New Year After all the festivities during Christmas, the New Year is widely seen as the closure of the holiday season for Filipinos. […]
FDI to Korea in 2014 hits record high $ 19 billion
Looking to hit the $ 20 billion line in 2015 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Korea was recorded at an all-time high of USD 19 billion in 2014, according to […]
Preparations on-going for Papal Visit to the Philippines in 2015
Pope Francis will be visiting the Philippines from January 15 to 19, 2015. In an announcement last November 12, it was officially announced that the primate of the Roman Catholic […]
Threats to Marine Wildlife and Biodiversity in the Philippines
Illegal wildlife trade of maritime animals poses both economic and security threats to the Philippines. As exploitation continues to happen in the Philippines’ seas, implementing governing laws, both domestic and […]
“Today is the Day to Work in Iraq”
Interview with Iraqi Ambassador Khalil Al-Mosawi The Iraqi envoy to Korea, Ambassador Khalil Ismail Abdul Sahib Al-Mosawi, in an interview with the Magazine N expresses his hopes to change the […]